MOT awaiting experts' report on LRT track, flyover damage - Loke

The Transport Ministry is still awaiting a report from experts and engineers regarding structural damage at the LRT line near the Bandaraya station.

Its minister Anthony Loke said the report will provide an overview of the extent to which the damage affects safety.

“We are still waiting for a report from the experts to find out if it is safe for us to resume operations.

“Let’s give space to the engineers to look into the strength of the structure, our priority is safety comes first,” he said.

He was met by reporters while accompanying Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to the Chinese New Year Open House of the Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia at Wisma Chinese Chamber, Jalan Ampang, today.

Yesterday, the LRT service on the Ampang route was delayed due to a kinked track alignment near the Bandaraya LRT station in addition to structural damage to the flyover in the area believed to be due to construction works nearby.

Asked about the expected resumption of the Ampang LRT line, Loke could not give a definite answer.

“Once the report is received, we will make a decision on how to mitigate and further announcements will probably be made in a day or two,” he said.

He added that affected users are advised to plan their journeys on Monday.

“I understand that it causes disruption to many passengers. But I also hope that the passengers understand that it is not that we want to close the station, we need to prioritise the safety of the train and the passengers, that is the most important thing,” he said.

- Bernama

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